Think It Make It Lab

A nexus where design, art, and technology meet

The Think It Make It Lab promotes the creative use of new technologies in a collaborative environment for research, experimentation, and innovation.

There are unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary investigations not only between Herron’s programs, but also with other IUPUI schools and departments such as engineering and technology, interior design, informatics, motorsports, and medicine.

At Herron, you can merge new technologies with traditional creative processes. Working in the Think It Make It Lab, you can engage in research, design, digital fabrication, and production methodologies that will be invaluable to your own creative and professional development and to the 21st century workforce.

Use lasers to cut and engrave materials

Shape the mold with 3D printers

Students have used the 3D printers in the Think It Make It Lab for mold making, from sculpture to dentistry to facial prosthetics.

Advanced cutting with CNC machines

CNC machines help furniture design students cut parts that would be difficult to cut using traditional methods. Motorsports students also have used the CNC machines to carve forms for projects.

Usage requirements, training, and reservations

The Think It Make It Lab is open to all students and faculty at IUPUI, allowing for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The following training requirements are required for students and faculty, subject to change.

Online reservations are required for the laser engraver trainings and 3D print consultations.